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Thank you to all who have helped in the Friends’ “Save the Shrine” campaign. Your sacrifice gives us hope that the home of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne will be preserved for generations! See photos on this page showing the difference these restorations are making to “Save the

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St. Ferdinand Shrine has the rooms and halls where St. Philippine walked. The windows from which she gazed, the rooms where she slept, and where she prayed. This is “the” place to visit if you want to learn about the life efforts of Sr. Rose Philippine Duchesne

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Newlyweds Julie and David Landwehr recently sent us these two photos… of their wedding and of Julie’s mother’s wedding in 1951, both held in our beautiful wedding chapel!  

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Holy Week Concert Sunday April 9, 2017 7pm at St. Ferdinand Shrine Presented by the Christian Community Choral And the Northeast Deanery Children’s Choir This candle light music includes music from ancient Latin chant to pieces written within the last five years, classical works as well as

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You don’t need to be Irish to be lucky at the Shrine this St. Patrick’s Day! Join us for our annual St. Patrick’s Day Meal on Friday, March 17, 2017 from 11:00am-4:00pm (unless the food runs out earlier). Enjoy home-cooked corned beef, potatoes, cabbage, Irish soda, and

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FERDINAND SHRINE ANNUAL DINNER Kemoll’s Restaurant January 29, 2017 4:30 hors d’’oeuvres 5:00 Welcome  5:30 Dinner   Speaker:  Mr. Charles Brennan, KMOX Personality Cost is $125.00 per person Send your request for  reservation to: St. Ferdinand Shrine #1 rue St. Francois Florissant MO 63031   The monies

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CHRISTMAS AT ST. FERDINAND SHRINE DECEMBER 10 AND DECEMBER 11   Events are as follows: Saturday December 10 from 5pm-9am in the Schoolhouse  Activities include, A visit from Santa Claus, Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe, Food is available, Raffles, Carriage Rides throughout Old Town,  Carolers and a Living Nativity  on the tour

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Old St. Ferdinand Gift Shop is open daily from 9 A.M. until Noon. Lots of Christmas items for sale including some shown here. Also available Advent Wreaths and candles. Shop now!

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3rd ANNUAL RACE TO THE SHRINE 5K RUN/WALK WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 AT OLD ST. FERDINAND SHRINE Mayor Schneider and Ward 3 Councilman Joe Eagan are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Race to the Shrine which will be held on Saturday, October the 22nd

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As we prepare to celebrate the 200th anniversary years we are developing a “Save the Shrine” campaign. This campaign is aimed at raising the necessary funds to restore and preserve our buildings. First, we want to thank you as supporters and friends for past donations. We also

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